Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a wild custody battle on our hands that’ll leave you questioning everything! Meet our main man, a devoted dad who’s been through the wringer with his ex-gf, Hayley. Things took a tragic turn when Hayley ended up in a wheelchair after a terrible accident. Despite the breakup, our hero kept her on his insurance out of the goodness of his heart. But when their daughter, Elle, confessed her mom’s cruel treatment, this dad had to take drastic measures to protect his little girl! Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of emotions, legal drama, and tough decisions that’ll have you on the edge of your seat!
Custody Battle Chaos: Ex-GF vs. Dad!

Tragedy Strikes: Hayley’s Life-Changing Accident

♂️ Dad’s Sacrifice: Giving Up Fitness for Family Peace ✌️

Dad’s Generosity: Keeping Ex on Insurance Despite Split

Compassionate Co-Parenting: Dad’s Post-Breakup Insurance Coverage

50/50 Custody: No Child Support Needed

♀️ Mom’s Love Prevails: No Resentment Towards Daughter

Dad’s Dedication: Ensuring Family’s Well-being Through Insurance

Ballet Blues: Mom Forbids Daughter’s Passion

No More Fun: Mom Bans Physical Activities

Daughter’s Despair: Confined to Her Room in Fear

⚖️ Custody Conundrum: Daughter Begs for Dad’s Full Custody

Desperate Measures: Dad Drops Ex from Insurance

Financial Fallout: Mom’s Struggle to Make Ends Meet

Custody Granted: Dad Wins Full Custody with Supervised Visitation for Mom

⚖️ Court Decision: Pandemic and Daughter’s Preference Sway Judge ⚖️

Custody Chaos: Dad’s Desperate Insurance Drop Leads to Full Custody Win!
Whew, what a wild ride! Our determined dad took a huge risk by dropping his ex from his insurance, leaving her struggling to make ends meet. But desperate times call for desperate measures, right? ♂️ With the pandemic raging and Elle’s heartbreaking confession, the judge had no choice but to grant dad full custody. ⚖️ Supervised visitation for mom, though – ouch! Now, the internet is buzzing with mixed opinions on this dad’s bold move. ️ Some say he’s a manipulative a-hole, while others praise him for protecting his daughter at all costs. Let’s see what the keyboard warriors have to say about this juicy drama!
Father gains sympathy for getting full custody after child begs him. NTA
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Protecting a child well outranks a manipulative narcissist. You did right!

Disabled commenter praises OP for saving daughter & relationship.

Putting the child first. NTA for prioritizing daughter’s happiness.

Putting your child first is always the right choice. NTA

Exploring alternatives before resorting to drastic measures

NTA. Ex’s healthcare not your responsibility. Protecting daughter was right.

You’re NTA for stopping financial support for your disabled ex.
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Why isn’t Hayley on disability?

Ending health care for disabled ex: justified or heartless?

Choosing daughter’s well-being over kindness. NTA

Protecting daughter’s mental health: NTA in custody battle.

Redditor supports dad’s ruthless decision to cut off ex’s insurance.

Heartless act or miscommunication? The truth behind Hayley’s insurance cut-off.

Father protects daughter’s health by cutting off abusive ex’s insurance

Redditor calls out OP for leaving ex without medical insurance. ESH.

Protecting his child’s health comes first. NTA

Father keeps ex on insurance for daughter’s sake, stands up for her.

Putting your child’s needs first is always the right choice

Putting your child’s happiness first is always the right choice
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NTA comment uses offensive language towards ex, no replies.

Curiosity about communication before drastic insurance action

Empathetic comment supporting disabled ex, condemning abusive behavior. NTA

Putting herself over your daughter and forbidding her from activities? NTA

Prioritizing your child’s needs is noble. NTA

Keeping your disabled ex on insurance to win custody? ESH

Putting the child’s needs first , not the ex’s insurance.

Compassionate NTA prioritizes daughter’s safety over disabled ex’s insurance.

NTA. Interesting how people expect to keep ex on insurance.

NTA prioritizes daughter over ex’s poor parenting and disability.

Cutting off insurance from disabled ex during pandemic is abusive. ESH.

Supporting disabled ex doesn’t excuse abuse. NTA

NTA, disabled ex was abusive and a bad mother

Putting daughter’s needs first, YTA but proud –

NTA. Father’s decision to protect daughter praised for good parenting.

Dad cuts ex’s insurance for disabled daughter. Commenter is NTA for taking custody.

Compassionate comment encourages therapy and support for struggling mother.

Father’s lack of communication with daughter raises questions.

Father makes tough decision for daughter’s well-being. NTA

NTA, but be mindful of repercussions on daughter’s relationship with mother

NTA, but lacking empathy. Keeping her on insurance was optional.

NTA defends disabled ex from abusive dad, suggests wheelchair sports.

Divided opinion on cutting off ex’s insurance for daughter’s well-being.

A heartwarming NTA comment that shows the power of listening

Disabled ex-SO forbid physical activities, begged for custody. NTA move.

Parental protection or selfishness? ESH in this custody battle.

Engaging in open communication can prevent legal battles.

NTA. Putting your child first is always the right choice

Generous NTA dad protects daughter from abusive ex with disabilities
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Compassionate suggestion to help disabled ex-partner after custody battle.

NTA- You did what you had to do to save your child

Protecting child & helping ex despite no obligation – NTA

Dad justified in cutting off ex’s insurance for abusive behavior

Protecting his kid was necessary but the abuse is heartbreaking
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Setting boundaries with an ex: NTA for cutting insurance.

NTA? Think about the consequences of cutting off insurance

YTA for deliberately impoverishing the disabled mother of your child. Child support is meant to equalize the standard of living between the two parties. You could have resolved your issues without resorting to what you did.
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Insurance eligibility ends with divorce. NTA for cutting off.

Prioritizing child’s mental health is important

NTA saves daughter from bullying and trauma

Dad cuts off ex’s insurance after daughter was abused, NTA

Difficult decision to protect daughter, NTA
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Did he give her a chance or was it sneaky?

ESH, but OP’s extreme measures were downright cruel. Lack of nuanced thinking between the extremes is not compassionate.

Standing up against emotional abuse. NTA for prioritizing your child
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Parent protects child from abusive environment, praised for actions.

Mom seeks full custody to protect daughter from abusive ex-wife. NTA

NTA. The commenter applauds the father for protecting his daughter from emotional abuse and suggests counseling for the daughter, while acknowledging the ex’s mental health struggles.

NTA for protecting daughter from abuse

NTA saves daughter from abuse by cutting off ex’s insurance

NTA. Tough situation, but your child’s welfare comes first.
